Vetiver oil

Definition

Vetiver oil is derived from the root of a large grass species from India. It is a popular essential oil and can be used to improve your mood and health.

Benefits

• Provides antioxidant effects
• May improve skin health
• Anti-inflammatory effects
• Antibacterial
• May improve sleep quality
• May improve mood
• May decrease anxiety
• May improve brain function

Why it works

• Vetiver oil is biologically active in collagen III and cholesterol metabolism pathways
• Vetiver oil contains antioxidants which prevent damage to DNA
• Reduces inflammation by inhibiting certain inflammatory enzymes such as nitric oxide synthase
• Potentially acts as a relaxer

Supporting Studies and Articles

1. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/jf050833e
2. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/2331205X.2017.1298176
3. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0308814612003469
4. https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2016/3012462/
5. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0278691514001161
6. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2221169115001033
7. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/ffj.2045
8. https://www.essentialoilhaven.com/essential-oil-carrier-oil/

Required Equipment

Vetiver oil, carrier oil, aromatherapy device

Category Health/Productivity/Focus:

• Health
• Mood

Notes

• Essential oil treatments should be complementary to traditional medicine
• Blending essential oils such as lavender may have improved effects
• Ensure you are getting vetiver oil from a reputable source